Techniques and tutorials

Repairing your own clothes. A series of tutorials covering everything from sewing on buttons to replacing zips. I wrote the clothes repair parts of this Guardian / Observer guide which was published in January 2010.

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sew eco

sew eco is a book for anyone who loves to sew, or wants to sew, and wants to be more green. Explore organic and sustainable fabrics, using vintage sewing supplies as well as recycling and re-using all sorts of materials. Be inspired by 20 fresh, new projects including cushions, bags, scarves and brooches.